50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 7

Time for another update. I've been busy on the Apollo spacecraft section. The Realspace part needed a few updates. The first one I tackled were the panel lines on the Spacecraft Lunar Adapter (SLA). Glen had engraved the lines, but my sources indicated that they were raised lines. They were part of the separation mechanism. … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 7

Walking for Your Health

Everyone wants to get healthier. Not everyone does something about it. It really isn't as hard as you might think. This is my story of how I got into an exercise routine and what benefits I have gotten out of it. It starts about seven years ago. My wife and I had both been talking … Continue reading Walking for Your Health

50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 6

I started the S-IVB portion of the build by adding the PE personnel access door to the interstage. The ullage motors had already been sanded to the shape desired. Moving on to the S-IVB stage itself, I removed all the required molded in details. This consisted of the APS units and a small area next … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 6

50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 5

Well the S-II is finished for now. The remaining detail bits (mostly the LH2 feed lines) will be added after painting. I did this to make masking the model easier. Masking is my least favorite part of a build. I've been known to leave a model sit for months while I stew over its masking. … Continue reading 50th Anniversary Saturn V Build Update 5

Cord Cutting 14 Months Later

Fourteen months ago we cancelled AT&T U-Verse. We kept AT&T for internet access only. We now use Vonage for our land line. Yes, I know we could have dumped the landline too, but what can I say, we're old and set in our ways. We just can't quite give up the landline yet. We were … Continue reading Cord Cutting 14 Months Later